Robert Lee Bittinger Jr★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On April 17, 1969 Corporal Bittinger was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 262465 |
| Service ID | 51908107 |
| Name | Robert Lee Bittinger Jr |
| From | Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland |
| Birth Date | February 3, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | April 17, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Group | 9th Infantry Division, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Robert is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 27w, Line 98. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Robert Lee Bittinger Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on March 23, 1969. Bittinger had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Cook. Service number assignment was 51908107. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Headquarters Company.
He was born on February 3, 1949. According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Allegany county has been included within the archival record. We have Cumberland listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Bittinger experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 17, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Dinh Tuong province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Maryland was home to over 5,137 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Maryland was home to over 5,137 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,114 World War I
• 2,463 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,300 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 2,463 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,300 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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